Slippery Rock University Physician Assistant Program

Slippery Rock University PA Program Mission Statement

The program focus is to train and develop Physician Assistants, with a passion for special populations, to better meet medical needs. The program will aspire to promote life-long learners while advancing health needs of the regions served by the University. Graduates will have skills and leadership talents to make a difference in the quality of life in the healthcare environment in which they will work.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Harrisville, PA
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: June
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 52 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $500
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $86,472
• Nonresident tuition: $119,341

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: December
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.25
• Science GPA: 3.25
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
  • Overall: 3.78
  • Science: 3.68
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: Given be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 200 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

• Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
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PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link